Freeman - BLOG

The Government has announced that no more money will be given to councils to pay for new fixed speed cameras, and they will no longer be able to use them as a "cash cow". The junior transport minister Mike Penning told the Commons at question time: "If loca... [More]

Roadworks on the M6 near Carlisle have reduced the speed limit to 50mph, and a speed camera in the area has captured more than 5,500 motorists speeding in just five weeks.  This means with each driver paying a minimum of £60 fine, the camera will be set to bring in fines of m... [More]

The victim surcharge was introduced in 2007, to raise money for support services for crime victims, and consists of an extra £15 being added to the fines of those convicted of a crime. Now the Government wants to extend the scheme to include fixed penalty notices and on-the-spot fines, as mi... [More]